Carnation plant named ‘CFPC Lacy’

ABSTRACT

A new variety of carnation plant producing yellow picotee purple flowers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of carnationplant which was originated by me in a controlled breeding program by mycrossing as seed parent an unnamed, undistributed seedling identified asNo. 950192 and as pollen parent an unnamed and undistributed seedlingidentified as No. 950024. The varietal denomination of the new varietyis ‘CFPC Lacy’.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Among the novel characteristics possessed by the new variety whichdistinguishes it is flowers of yellow picotee purple color. When grownunder glass in Salinas, Calif., pinched plants are about 7 inches talland about 7 inches whide in a 4½ inch plastic pot. Flower diameteraverages about 2 inches with a crown of about 1 inch (average). Foliageis about 3¼ inches long and about {fraction (7/16)} inches wide. The newplant varies from the undistributed parent plants in that the seedparent, No. 950192 and the pollen parent, No. 950024 differ in size andvigor.

Asexual reproduction by propagation by side shoot cuttings of the newvariety as performed in Salinas, Calif., shows that the foregoing andother distinguishing characteristics come true to form and areestablished and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety depicted in color as nearly trueas it is reasonably possible to make the same in color illustration ofthis character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart. Phenotypicalexpression may vary depending upon varying environmental, seasonal andcultural conditions.

The information provided herein is based on observations of plants growninside commercial greenhouses at Salinas, Calif. The height of plant andflower and foliage size are established as an average using standardcommercial cultural parctices.

Classification:

Botanical.—Dianthus caryophyllus.

Commercial.—Carnation, greenhouse type, suitable for production as a potspray.

1. Plant:

Height.—About 7 inches.

Growing habit.—Herbaceous, semi-upright.

Blooming habit.—As a spray (pot), about 2 to 3 blooms per spray.

Blooming season.—Year round.

Breaking action.—Good, averages about 15 breaks per plant, pinching isrequired.

Rooting time.—About 18 days.

Disease resistance.—Good, typical of carnations.

2. Foliage:

Color.—Upper side: Near 136B. Lower side: Near 137B.

Size.—About 3¼ long, {fraction (7/16)} inches wide.

Quantity.—Numerous.

Shape.—Lanceolate.

Texture.—Smooth.

Ribs.—Central, keeled.

Arrangement.—Bi-lateral along stem.

Stem color.—Near 135A at maturity.

Pedicel.—Near 135A.

Lastingness.—About 1 week after cutting.

3. Bud:

Shape.—Ovoid.

Color.—Near 138C.

Length.—About 1 inch.

Diameter.—About {fraction (7/16)} inch.

4. Calyx:

Number of bracts.—About 5.

Length.—About ¼ inch.

Width.—About ¼ inch.

Color.—Outside — 138C. Inside — 147C.

Bursting/splitting.—Has not been observed.

5. Bloom:

Shape.—Round.

Size.—Diameter average: About 2 inches. Depth average: About 1 inch.

Borne.—As a spray.

Color.—General tonality: Yellow picotee purple. Upper side: Near 8C.Lower side: Near 8D. Center: Near 8C. Petal margins: Near 60B.

Keeping quality.—Very good, 3 plus weeks.

Fragrance.—Slight.

6. Petals:

Number.—About 25-26 average.

Outer petals.—Length: About 1{fraction (9/16)} inches. Width: About 1inch.

Central petals.—Length: About 1½ inches. Width: About ¾ inch.

Texture.—Smooth.

Form.—Fan shaped.

Appearance.—Shiny.

Margin.—Smooth.

7. Reproductive organs:

Stamens.—None (male sterile).

Pistil.—Number: 1. Color: whiter than 155D. Length: About {fraction(15/16)} inches.

Stigma.—Number: About 2 (bilobed). Color: Whiter than 155D.

Ovary.—Shape: Conical. Color: Base — near 155D. Body — near 147C. Apex —near 147C.

Fertility.—Female: Good. Male: None.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct carnation plant of the varietysubstantially as shown and described.